Strand Leko LED Profile Tunable User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Strand
Table of Contents
Strand Leko LED Profile Tunable
LEKO LED PROFILE TUNABLE COLD WHITE
Specifications
- Color: Cold White
- Mounting: Screw holes on the bracket
- Weight Capacity: 10 times the unit’s own weight
- Safety Cable Requirement: Certified to hold up to 12 times the
fixture’s own weight
User Manual
Description
The LEKO LED Profile Tunable Cold White is a lighting fixture that provides cold white light. It comes with various features and components.
Features
- Adjustable color temperature
- Multiple control functions
- Menu-based setup
Components
The following components are included with the product:
- LEKO LED Profile Tunable Cold White fixture
- User manual
- Additional product information and descriptions can be found on the product datasheet
Installation
Mounting
The unit should be mounted using its screw holes on the bracket. Make sure the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping during operation. Ensure that the structure you are attaching the unit to is secure and can support a weight of at least 10 times the unit’s own weight.
Safety Measures
When installing the fixture, always use a safety cable that is certified to hold up to 12 times the fixture’s own weight. This provides an additional layer of security in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Setup
Control Panel
The control panel allows you to access and configure various functions of the LED profile. Follow the steps below to select and set up the desired functions:
- Press the MENU button until the required function is shown on the display.
- Select the function using the ENTER button. The display will blink.
- Use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the mode or settings of the selected function.
- Once the required mode or setting has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it up. If no changes are made within one minute, it will automatically return to the main functions.
- To return to the main functions without making any changes, press the MENU button.
Menu Functions
The main functions available in the menu are listed in TABLE 1 below:
Level 1 | Level 2 | Function |
---|---|---|
Address | 001~512 | DMX Mode |
DMX | Pixel Group Cell Direction | |
LED | Configure | Data |
Color Cal Disp Timeout | Serial Number | |
Select Signal Set | Artnet/SACN | |
Level 3 (Default 001) | LED Hours Reset | LED Hour Dimming Curve |
Tungsten Fade Dim Snap | LED Frequency | |
Level 4 | XXXXXX | Are you sure? |
Square Curve S Curve Linear Curve | On/Off (Fast) Off (Slow) | |
Level 5 | 125 – 255 | Red Green Blue Amber Lime Cyan |
125 – 255 | Yes/No | |
Level 6 | Default 255 | Default 255 |
Default 255 | Default 255 |
FAQ
- Q: How should I mount the LEKO LED Profile Tunable Cold White?
- A: The unit should be mounted using its screw holes on the bracket. Make sure it is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping during operation.
- Q: What weight can the unit support?
- A: The structure to which you are attaching the unit should be able to support a weight of at least 10 times the unit’s own weight.
- Q: Do I need to use a safety cable during installation?
- A: Yes, always use a safety cable that is certified to hold up to 12 times the fixture’s own weight for added security.
- Q: How do I access and configure the functions of the LED profile?
- A: Use the MENU button to navigate through the functions displayed on the control panel. Use the ENTER button, DOWN button, and UP button to select and change the modes or settings. Press ENTER to set up the selected mode or setting.
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
- High-output mid-sized LED theatrical luminaire
- High CRI RGBALC Color System with SmartColor Control
- Tunable white with >94 CRI
- Independent color mixing and temperature control
- Quiet operation with variable fan control
- Adjustable frequency to exceed camera frame rates
Download the product datasheet from the website at www.vari- lite.com for the full technical specifications.
COMPONENTS
The document provides installation and operation instructions for the following products:
- Strand Leko LED Profile Tunable Cold White
Read all instructions before installing or using this product. Retain this manual for future reference. Additional product information and descriptions may be found on the product datasheet
INCLUDED ITEMS
Each Strand Leko LED Profile luminaire includes the following items:
- Strand Leko LED Profile Tunable Cold White
- Quick Start Guide
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times the unit’s own weight. When installing the fi xture, always use a safety cable that is certainly to hold up to 12 times the fi xture’s own weight.
SET UP
CONTROL PANEL
- LCD display – shows the menu and selected functions
- Buttons: MENU – To select the programming functions DOWN – To go backward in the selected functions UP – To go forward in the selected functions ENTER – To confirm the selected functions
- DMX IN – 5-pin XLR cable to link DMX console DMX
- 4 OUT – 5-pin XLR cable to link to the next unit DMX In –
- connects to a power supply
- Power Out – connects to the next fixture
MAIN FUNCTIONS
To select any functions, press the MENU button until the required one is shown
on the display. Select the function by the ENTER button and the display will
blink. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the mode. Once the required mode
has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or it will automatically
return to the main functions without any change after idling one minute, back
to the functions without any change press the MENU button. The main functions
are shown in TABLE 1.
TABLE 1. MENU FUNCTIONS
LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | LEVEL 4 | LEVEL 5 | LEVEL 6 | DEFAULT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
address | 001~512 | (Default 001) |
Configure
| ****
leD
| leD Hours| XXXXXX h| | |
reset leD Hour| are you sure?| | |
Dimming Curve
| square Curve| | | (Default)
s Curve| | |
linear Curve| | |
Tungsten Fade
| On| | |
Off| | | (Default
Dim snap
| On (Fast)| | |
Off (slow)| | | (Default)
leD Frequency
| 1200Hz| | | (Default)
2500Hz| | |
5000Hz| | |
10000Hz| | |
20000Hz| | |
25000Hz| | |
White Balance
| red| 125 – 255| | Default 255
Green| 125 – 255| | Default 255
Blue| 125 – 255| | Default 255
amber| 125 – 255| | Default 255
lime| 125 – 255| | Default 255
Cyan| 125 – 255| | Default 255
reset| Yes/nO| |
Color Cal
| On| | | |
Off| | | | (Default)
Disp Timeout
| 30 sec| | | | (Default)
5 Min| | | |
10 Min| | | |
On| | | |
select signal
| DMX Only| | | |
art-net| | | |
san| | | |
set artnet/ san
| set Universe| 000~255| | | (Default 000)
ethernet IP| XXX. XXX. XXX. XXX| | |
ether Mask IP| XXX. XXX. XXX. XXX| | |
LEVEL 1| LEVEL 2| LEVEL 3| LEVEL 4| LEVEL 5| LEVEL 6| DEFAULT
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
DMX
| address| 001~512| | | |
DMX Mode
| SSCC| | | | (Default)
sQCC| | | |
OCC| | | |
Pixel Group
| Group 1| | | | (Default)
Group 3| | | |
Group 12| | | |
Cell Direction
| normal| | | | (Default)
Flipped| | | |
Data
| Ch 1 – Intensity XXX (Value)| | | |
Ch 2 – Intensity Fine XXX (Value)| | | |
……all functions| | | |
Fixture
| serial number| serial number electronic format| | | |
status
| (no errors… or displays a list of errors)| | | |
reboot Fixture| are you sure?| | | |
Version| VXXX| | MM/D/YY| HH:MM|
Fixture Hours| XXXXXX h| | | |
Crossload (software)| send| | | |
service
| ****
Diagnostics
| Board Check| | |
sensor Check| | |
Manual Control
| red| 0 – 255| | | (Default 0)|
Green| 0 – 255| | | (Default 0)|
Blue| 0 – 255| | | (Default 0)|
amber| 0 – 255| | | (Default 0)|
lime| 0 – 255| | | (Default 0)|
Cyan| 0 – 255| | | (Default 0)|
Color Preset
| ****
Preset run
| select preset| | 1 to 20| |
Intensity| | 0 – 255| |
edit Programs
| | | Intensity*| 0 – 255|
| | red| 0 – 255|
| | Green| 0 – 255|
| | Blue| 0 – 255|
| | amber| 0 – 255|
| | lime| 0 – 255|
| | Cyan| 0 – 255|
| | store| Yes/nO|
| | Clear| Yes/nO|
ADDRESS MENU
Address — DMX address setting. To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the address from 001 to 512, and press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit menu mode.
CONFIGURE MENU
To select Configure, press the ENTER button to confirm, and use the UP/DOWN button to select LED, Color Cal, Disp Timeout, Select Signal, and Set Artnet / SACN.
LED
To select LED, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the LED Hours, Reset LED Hour, Dimming Curve, Tungsten Fade, Dim Snap, LED Frequency and White Balance. Press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit menu mode.
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LED Hours — Select LED Hours, and press the ENTER button to confirm, LED Hours will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit.
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Reset LED Hours — Select Reset LED Hours, press the ENTER button to confirm, “Are you sure” will show on the display, and press the MENU button back to exit.
Dimming Curve — To select Dimming Curve, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Square Law Curve, S Law Curve, or Linear Law Curve, and press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit menu mode. -
Tungsten Fade — Select Tungsten Fade, press the ENTER button to confirm, Use the UP/DOWN button to select ON or OFF, and press the MENU button back to exit.
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Dim Snap — Select Dim Snap, press the ENTER button to confirm, Use the UP/DOWN button to select ON or OFF, and press the MENU button back to exit.
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LED Frequency — To select LED Frequency, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select 1200Hz, 2500Hz, 5000Hz, 10000Hz, 20000Hz, and 25000Hz, and press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit menu mode.
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White Balance — To select White Balance, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime, Cyan, and RESET, and press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit menu mode.
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Color Cal To select Color Cal, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select ON or OFF, and press the MENU button back to exit.
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Disp Timeout To select Disp TImeout, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select 30 Sec, 5min, 10 min or ON, press the MENU button back to exit.
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Select Signal To select Select Signal, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select DMX Only, Art-net or SACN, press the MENU button back to exit.
DMX MENU To select DMX, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Address, DMX Mode, Pixel Group, Cell Direction or Data. -
Address — To select Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select from 001 to 512. press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
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DMX Mode — To select DMX Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select SSCC, SQCC or SOCC, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
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Pixel Group — To select Pixel Group, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Group 1 or Group 4, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
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Cell Direction — To select Cell Direction, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select
Normal or Flipped, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
- Data — To select Data, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select Ch1 – Intensity xxx(value), Ch2 – Intensity Fine xxx(Value), …. All functions, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
- FIXTURE MENU To select Fixture, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select Status, Reboot fixture, Version, Fixture Hours, Crossload (Software) , Service.
- Status Select Status, press the ENTER button to confirm, Status will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit.
- Reboot Fixture Select Reboot Fixture, press the ENTER button to confirm, Are you sure? will show on the display, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
- Version Select Version, press the ENTER button to confirm, Version will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit.
- Fixture Hours Select Fixture Hours, and press the ENTER button to confirm, Fixture Hours will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit.
- Crossload (Software) Select Crossload (Software), press the ENTER button to confirm, Send will show on the display, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
NOTE: Incoming DMX must be removed from the fixture or software crossload will not be activated
Service
To select Service, press the ENTER button to confirm. Diagnostics will show, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode.
Diagnostics
To select Diagnostics, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN
button to select Fan Check, Board Check , Sensor Check, press the ENTER button
to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one
minute to exit menu mode.
MANUAL CONTROL MENU
Enter menu mode, select Manual Control, press the ENTER button to confirm, and use the UP/DOWN button to select Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime, and Cyan. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value from 0 to 255, and press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit menu mode
COLOR PRESET MENU
Preset Run
Enter Color Preset mode, select Preset Run, press the ENTER button to confirm, and use the UP/DOWN button to select “Select Preset” or Intensity.
Edit Programs
Enter menu mode, select Edit Programs, press the ENTER button to confirm, MODE will show up, use the UP/ DOWN button to select Intensity, Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Lime, Cyan, Store, or Clear. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value from 0 to 100%, and press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle for one minute to exit.
DMX MAPPING
The fixture can be operated by a DMX controller. The following tables assume a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in sequence
TABLE 2. 16-BIT MODE
DMX CHANNEL | PARAMETER | DEFAULTS | RANGE DMX | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Intensity (High) | 0 | 0 – 65535 | 16bit Intensity (Dimmer) Control |
2 | Intensity (low) | 0 – 100% Output | ||
3 | strobe | 0 | 0 – 255 | strobe s>>>>>F |
0 – 9 | no strobe Function – shutter open | |||
10 – 99 | strobe s>>>>>F | |||
100 – 109 | no strobe Function – shutter open | |||
110 – 179 | lighting strobe s>>>>>F | |||
180 – 189 | no strobe Function – shutter open | |||
190 – 255 | random strobe s>>>>>F | |||
4 | Fan Control | 0 | 0 – 255 | Dynamically control fan speed vs leD Output |
operation. Control values as follows . . .
| | | 0-4| automatic fan/output adjustment (Default)
| | | 05 – 255| linear control of fan speed and leD max output
| | | | DMX 5 =Highest Constant Fan speed
| | | | DMX 255 = lowest Constant Fan speed
| | | | standard mode only
5| Control Channel| 0| 0 – 255| Control Channel used for full fixture
settings,
| | | | lamp controls, and miscellaneous modes.
| | | | set discrete value of desired effect, wait >3 seconds,
| | | | then set value to 0 (Idle).
| | | | Function does not require 3 second rule to active, setting output
| | | | to value will automatically activate function
| | | 0 – 5| Idle (Default)
| | | 6 – 10| Full luminaire reCal –
| | | | also Used to Wake fixture up from shutdown
| | | 11 – 15| Fixture shutdown
| | | 16 – 20| reserved Values
| | | 21 – 25| Display – Menu On
| | | 26 – 30| Display – Menu OFF
| | | 31 – 35| reserved Values
| | | 36 – 40| reserved Values
| | | 41 – 45| Dimming Curve linear
| | | 46 – 50| Dimming Curve s-Curve
| | | 51 – 55| Dimming Curve square law (Default)
| | | 56 – 60| reserved
| | | 61 – 65| Dimmer snap On
| | | 66 – 70| Dimmer snap Off (Default)
TABLE 2. 16-BIT MODE
DMX CHANNEL | PARAMETER | DEFAULTS | RANGE DMX | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|
71 – 75 | reserved Values | |||
76 – 80 | reserved Values | |||
81 – 85 | reserved Values | |||
86 – 90 | reserved Values | |||
91 – 95 | reserved Values | |||
96 – 100 | reserved Values | |||
101 – 105 | reserved Values | |||
106 – 110 | reserved Values | |||
111 – 115 | standard Mode – (Default) | |||
116 – 120 | studio Mode – reduced output with lower fan settings | |||
121 – 125 | Whisper Mode – reduced output with lower fan settings | |||
126 – 130 | reserved Values | |||
131 – 135 | reserved Values | |||
136 – 140 | Fan On (Default) | |||
141 – 145 | Fan auto | |||
146 – 150 | reserved Values | |||
151 – 155 | reserved Values | |||
156 – 160 | reserved Values | |||
161 – 165 | reserved Values | |||
166 – 170 | reserved Values | |||
171 – 175 | reset fixture to default | |||
176 – 255 | reserved Values | |||
6 | TW leD High | 0 | 0 – 65535 | Tunable leD array 0 – 100% |
7 | TW leD low | 0 = 4000K | ||
100% = 6500K |
TABLE 3. 8-BIT MODE
DMX CHANNEL | PARAMETER | DEFAULTS | RANGE DMX | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Intensity | 0 | 0 – 255 | 8 bit Intensity (Dimmer) Control |
0 – 100% Output | ||||
2 | strobe | 0 | 0 – 255 | strobe s>>>>>F |
0 – 9 | no strobe Function – shutter open | |||
10 – 99 | strobe s>>>>>F | |||
100 – 109 | no strobe Function – shutter open | |||
110 – 179 | lighting strobe s>>>>>F | |||
180 – 189 | no strobe Function – shutter open | |||
190 – 255 | random strobe s>>>>>F | |||
3 | Fan Control | 0 | 0 – 255 | Dynamically control fan speed vs leD Output |
operation. Control values as follows . . .
| | | 0-4| automatic fan/output adjustment (Default)
| | | 05 – 255| linear control of fan speed and leD max output
| | | | DMX 5 =Highest Constant Fan speed
| | | | DMX 255 = lowest Constant Fan speed
| | | | standard mode only
TABLE 3. 8-BIT MODE
C | PARAMETER | DEFAULTS | RANGE DMX | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|
100% = 6500K |
TABLE 4. 2 CHANNEL MODE
DMX CHANNEL | PARAMETER | DEFAULTS | RANGE DMX | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Intensity | 0 | 0 – 255 | 8 bit Intensity (Dimmer) Control 0 – 100% Output |
2 | TW leD | 0 | 0 – 255 | Tunable leD array 0 – 100% |
0 = 2700K | ||||
100% = 4500K |
TABLE 5. CONTROL CHANNEL
C | ITEMS | DESCRIPTION | POWER CYCLE RULES | FUNCTION SELECTION VIA UI |
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0 – 255
| ****
Control Channel
| Control Channel used for full fixture settings, lamp controls, and miscellaneous modes. set discrete value of desired effect, wait >3 seconds,
“then set value to 0 (Idle).
**Function does not require 3-second rule to active, setting output
to value will automatically activate the function “
| ****
n/a
| ****
n/a
0 – 5| Idle (Default)| Default value used as return point to activate all
control functions| n/a| n/a
6 – 10| Full luminaire reCal –| recalibrates all mechanical functions and
sensors with in the fixture| n/a|
| also Used to Wake fixture up from shutdown| | |
11 – 15
| ****
Fixture shutdown
| ****
shuts down all fixture output and turns off all fans – fixture is activated by a power cycle or real command
| If the fixture is powered down then the up fixture will auto wake and not start in shutdown Mode| ****
n/a
16 – 20| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
21 – 25| Display – Menu On| switches UI display backlight on remotely –
Display will Time out from on after 5 mins| n/a| n/a
26 – 30| Display – Menu OFF| | n/a| n/a
31 – 35| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
36 – 40| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
41 – 45| Dimming Curve linear| selects linear Dimming Curve| Holds setting
on power cycle| Yes
| | also Used to Wake fixture up from shutdown| |
46 – 50| Dimming Curve s-Curve| selects s-law Dimming Curve| Holds setting
on power cycle| Yes
51 – 55
| Dimming Curve square law (Default)| **
selects square -law Dimming Curve
| Holds setting on power cycle| ****
Yes
56 – 60| reserved Values| | |
61 – 65| Dimmer snap On**| allows for fastest output changes between levels
but reduces smoothness dimming leD| Holds setting on power cycle| Yes
TABLE 5. CONTROL CHANNEL
RANGE DMX | ITEMS | DESCRIPTION | POWER CYCLE RULES | FUNCTION SELECTION VIA UI |
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66 – 70
| Dimmer snap Off (Default)| ensures all fades between output levels remain smooth and flicker free limits fast instant snaps between levels| Holds setting on power cycle| **
Yes
71 – 75| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
76 – 80| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
81 – 85| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
86 – 90| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
91 – 95| reserved Values| | Holds setting on power cycle| Yes
96 – 100| reserved Values| | Holds setting on power cycle| Yes
101 – 105| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
106 – 110
| ****
reserved Values
| Boost mode – leD output boosted to >120% of standard output fan speeds increased manage heat level of leD (may be limited to only run for XXhrs) nC45 – nC55| ****
n/a
| ****
n/a
111 – 115
| ****
standard Mode – Fixture operates at maximum output (Default)
| standard mode – Full leD Output + Full Continuous Fan spin at
top speed (loudest setting) (Fan remain at a constant speed
and do not ramp up and down) nC40
*Fans can be switched between On & auto levels
| ****
Holds setting on power cycle
| ****
Yes
116 – 120
| ****
studio Mode – reduced output with lower fan settings
| studio Mode – Fan speed reduced to appropriate amount to reduce
dB levels >10% of full speed + leD @ max output approximately 80%
of standard output at appropriate level to ensure leD work
at optimum temperature and output efficiency (fan speed remains at a constant speed and do
not ramp up or down) nC35
| ****
Holds setting on power cycle
| ****
Yes
121 – 125
| ****
Whisper Mode – reduced output with lower fan settings
| silent Mode – ideally Fans do not spin + output is capped at appropriate
level to ensure leD works at optimum temperature and output
efficiency (Fan should never switch on in this mode or change speed
if they are on) nC15 target level
| ****
Holds setting on power cycle
| ****
Yes
126 – 130| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
131 – 135| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
136 – 140
| ****
Fan On (Default)
| Fans run at a continuous speed for either standard or studio mode in isolation to the leD operating temperature| Holds setting on power cycle|
Yes
141 – 145
| ****
Fan auto
| Fans will reduce / increase speed on demand based on leD operating temperature for either standard or studio mode| Holds setting on power cycle|
Yes
146 – 150| reserved Values| | n/a| n/a
151 – 155| reserved| | n/a| n/a
156 – 160| reserved| | n/a| n/a
161 – 165| reserved| | n/a| n/a
166 – 170| reserved| | n/a| n/a
171 – 175
| reset fixture to default| Will reset all parameters to default with the exception of the Mx address, fixture mode and Pixel / Zone selection| ****
n/a
| Yes – Will reset Dmx address, Mode and pixel group
176 – 255| reserved| | n/a| n/a
DMX512 CONNECTION
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At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120Ω 1/4W resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 5-pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last unit.
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Connect the unit together in a
daisy chain
by XLR plug from the output of the unit to the input of the next unit. The cable cannot branched or split to aY
cable. DMX 512 is a very high-speed signal. Inadequate
or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system. -
The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit when one of the units’ power is disconnected.
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Each lighting unit needs to have an address set to receive the data sent by the controller. The address number is between 0-511 (usually 0 & 1 are equal to 1).
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The end of the DMX 512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors.
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5 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+), Pin 4/Pin 5: Not used.
APPENDIX A
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Following are a few common problems that may occur during operation.
The unit does not work – the light and fan do not turn on
- Check the connection of power and main fuse.
- Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.
Not responding to DMX controller
- DMX LED should be on. If not, check DMX connectors, and cables to see if they link properly.
- If the DMX LED is on and no response to the channel, check the address settings and DMX polarity.
- If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, check the pins on the connectors or on the PCB of the unit or the previous one.
- Try to use another DMX controller.
- Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to the DMX interface circuit.
CLEANING
The cleaning of internal must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause a greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s optics.
- Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
- Always dry the parts carefully.
- Clean the external optics at least every 30 days.
Fan Speed and Control
All Vari-lite and Strand lighting luminaires will be governed by the same Fan speed v Noise levels v Maximum power output rules as detailed below. These noises related to these levels will confirm to Noise Criteria levels details of which are contained within the document. There are 3 control parameters that can be selected separately or in conjunction when permitted to manage Fan speed v Noise levels and Maximum power output.
NOTE: Not all fixtures have all modes or functions refer to the DMX map
and User interface menu tree to see if your product has one or more of these
functions Item 1 – Fan ‘v’ Output Preset Modes These modes are selectable at
either/or the fixtures DMX control channel or via the fixture user interface
screen. The section of the modes works in conjunction with Item 3 and will
also activate or deactivate Item 2. Boost mode – LED output boosted to >120%
of standard output fan speeds increased manage heat level of LED (may be
limited to only run for XXhrs). The fixture will not exceed NC45 – NC55 sound
levels in this mode Standard mode – Full LED Output + Fan Spin at top speed
(loudest setting). The fixture will not exceed NC40 sound levels in this mode
Studio Mode – Fan speed reduced to the appropriate amount to reduce dB levels
10% of full speed + LED @ max output approximately 80% of Standard output at an appropriate level to ensure LED work at optimum temperature and output efficiency (fan speed remains at a constant speed and do not ramp up or down) NC35 Whisper mode – Fan speed reduced to the appropriate amount to reduce dB levels to >30% of the full speed + LED Max output approximately 60% of Standard output at the appropriate level to ensure LED work at optimum temperature and output efficiency (Fan speed remains at a constant speed and do not ramp up or down) NC25 Silent Mode – ideally Fans do not spin + output capped at the appropriate level to ensure LED work at optimum temperature and output efficiency (Fan should never switch on in this mode or change speed if they on) NC15 target level.
MODE | LED OUTPUT | FAN SPEED | NOISE CRITERION | EQUIVALENT SOUND LEVEL DBA (@3M) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Boost Mode | >100% | Boosted fan speed constant | NC45 | 50 |
Standard Mode | Full 100% | Full 100% constant | NC40 | 45 |
Studio Mode | 80% | Appropriate speed to reduce dB levels >10% of full speed | ||
NC35 | 40 | |||
Whisper Mode | 60% | Appropriate speed to reduce dB levels >30% of full speed | ||
NC25 | 35 | |||
Silent Mode | TBC | Fan off | NC15 | 25 |
NOISE CRITERION
| OCTAVE BAND CENTER FREQUENCY (HZ)
---|---
63| 125| 250| 500| 1000| 2000| 4000| 8000
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS (DB)
NC-15| 47| 36| 29| 22| 17| 14| 12| 11
NC-20| 51| 40| 33| 26| 22| 19| 17| 16
NC-25| 54| 44| 37| 31| 27| 24| 22| 21
NC-30| 57| 48| 41| 35| 31| 29| 28| 27
NC-35| 60| 52| 45| 40| 36| 34| 33| 32
NC-40| 64| 56| 50| 45| 41| 39| 38| 37
NC-45| 67| 60| 54| 49| 46| 44| 43| 42
NC-50| 71| 64| 58| 54| 51| 49| 48| 47
NC-55| 74| 67| 62| 58| 56| 54| 53| 52
NC-60| 77| 71| 67| 63| 61| 59| 58| 57
NC-65| 80| 75| 71| 68| 66| 64| 63| 62
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
A copy of the Strand Limited Warranty was included in the shipping package for this Strand product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-214-647-7880, or
entertainment.service@signify.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service. You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned, a description of the problem or failure, and the name of the registered user or organization. If available, you should have your sales invoice to establish the date of sale as the beginning of the warranty period. Once you obtain the RMA, pack the unit in a secure shipping container or in its original packing box. Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists, correspondence, and shipping labels. If available, please include a copy of your invoice (as proof of purchase) in the shipping container. With the RMA number written legibly on or near the shipping address label, return the unit, freight prepaid, to
- Strand
- Attention: Warranty Service (RMA# ____)
- 10911 Petal Street
- Dallas, Texas 75238
- USA
As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB
our service center.
IMPORTANT! When returning products to Strand for repairs (warranty or
out-of-warranty) from a country other than the USA, “Strand Lighting LLC”,
must appear in the address block as the Importer of Record (IOR) on all
shipping documentation, Commercial Invoices, etc. This must be done in order
to clear customs in a timely manner and prevent returns.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
GLOBAL 24HR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
- Call: +1 214 647 7880
- entertainment.service@signify.com
NORTH AMERICA SUPPORT:
- Call: 877-VARI-LITE (877-827-4583)
- entertainment.service@signify.com
EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
- Call: +31 (0) 543 542 531
- entertainment.europe@signify.com
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References
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